Peabody Veterans Memorial High School - Meta Yearbook (Peabody, MA)

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Paste Eisthteen META GEORGE F. DAWE He was the chap who made things hum. ' — Morris. One of the most popular and effi- cient members of our class, George has won our respect and admiration. In his junior year he was treasurer of his class and was awarded the Har- vard Book prize for excellence in character. The financial success of the Observer in his senior year was due largely to his efforts as business man- ager. During his entire course, George has maintained a high scholastic- standing, his name often appearing on the honor roll. Kind hearted and cheerful, George is a person in whom we find good natui’e and ability well blended. H ' s future, we feel sure, will reflect credit upon himself and upon his Alma Mater. JAMES D. DEE Suit the action to the word, the word to the action. — Shakespeare. “Jimmy,” merely his nickname, is another one of the quiet but capable members of our class. He is a true sport and a loyal friend to all who know him, thus being a favorite with his teachers and his classmates. We could usually see him cheering and swinging his arms at a football game, and are of the belief that his excite- ment put the “pep” into our boys. Jimmy has been with us for five years and has done very well in his work, which consisted of several technical studies. In parting, we can only hope that he will continue to be a success in all that he undertakes. LOUIS DE LUCCA “Good humor is the health of the soul.” — Stanislaus. Louis, or “Red” as we know him more familiarly, is a jovial and modest young man with an unbounded supply of optimism and enthusiasm. “Red,” we are glad to say, is not inflated with a sense of ego nor has he a superiority complex in his make up. Tanned by the wind and sun in his labors on Har- rington’s farm, with a luxuriant crop of auburn tresses adorning his noble brow, “Red,” is a picturesque example of “flaming youth.” Louis plans to enter Massachusetts Agricultural Col- lege and take up a comprehensive study of scientific farming and fer- tilization. May the flowing sands of Time gratify his desires.

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M E T .4 Paj?e Sseventen RAYMOND J. CONNORS “The power to do great things generally arises from the willingness to do small things.” To be sure “Ray” hasn’t been one of the scintillating members of the class of ’27 either in scholastic activities or athletics. This is due, we are sure, more to his own desire to remain out of the limelight than to any inability. “Ray” is possessed, however, of a personality which is excelled by few and envied by many. Always jovial and smiling, “Ray” has gained the admiration of all and few indeed are those who have not been comforted by his cheerful greetings. According to all reports, “Ray” is moi’e or less mechanically inclined and we all look forward to seeing him accomplish worthy deeds along these lines. MARIE G. CULLEN “It is not enough to have great qualities ; we must also have the management of them.” — Anon. Marie has always been such a quiet girl that there are some of our class- mates who have never fully appreciat- ed the sterling qualities that lie behind her reserve. Those of us who have been privileged to be numbered among her friends are fully aware of the vast amount of determination behind a very calm and shy exterior. Depend- ability is one other quality that Marie possesses in abundance and we can only say in parting, that this quality, fostered and developed will do much to bring Marie far up the ladder of success. You were quiet, Marie, but you will be one of our treasured memories. ANDREW DABOSE “His heart has learned to glow.” — Odyssey. “Andy” was a brilliant half-back on our championship football team and his frequent appearance on the gridiron garbed in white stockings, led to his designation as “the galloping ghost.” In the classroom “Andy” was a physics “shark” and he once com- puted the amount of salt in the At- lantic ocean. American History was one of his specialties, his memory often surpassing that of the recog- nized scholastic geniuses. “Andy” proposes to manage a circus some day. He hasn’t the slightest idea what his feature attraction will be, but we think “Andy” himself, could serve in that capacity. Knowing him as we do, we think “Andy” will make an equally good scientist or circus mag- nate.

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. 1 E r A Page Nineteen KATHERINE E. DENCE “A true friend is forever a friend.” — MacDonald. “Katie” is a dimpled good-natured girl of medium height, who has been with us for five short years. She is as kind hearted as she is witty and is a good friend to all who know her. Her name has been on the honor role a number of times, which proves that she tries to learn and succeeds in doing so. She has been an active member of the gym class where she has made a name for herself with her good work there. She has always fought her battles with a smile and so far has been the winner. Keep on, “Katie,” the road to success is long, and we wish you luck. RAYMOND J. DOYLE “Actions speak louder than words.” Do you know Ray? If not, where have you been ? But on second thought there are a few people who don’t follow football — and since Ray was quiet in a superlative degree, per- haps a word or two will not be amiss. In his senior year Ray was elected a member of the executive committee of his class — and the success of the various projects undertaken by the class reflect not a little of the quiet but effective assistance rendered by Ray. But did we mention football ? Ah, yes! That was Ray’s forte. He played tackle — and he could tackle — and in bidding him adieu, we express the sincere hope that he’ll tackle and tackle hard the problems that lie ahead. LOUIS DUBOWICZ “His worth is warrant for his welcome.” — Shakespeare. When we meet “Louis” on the street we are always glad to see him, for there is a spirit of friendship in his greeting. This is what we mean by his introductory motto. His smile and handclasp certainly mean a lot to us. He is not one of the honor students, but he has always given a good ac- count of himself wherever he had the inclination to do so. To bask in “Louie’s” smile, is a pleasant sensa- tion which we have experienced dur- ing his term with us. Equipped to sail the troubled waters of life as he is, we can see that he will venture forth on the sea with good fortune.